Emilie Kiser posts TikTok about drowning awareness a year after son's death
Influencer Emilie Kiser shared a TikTok video nearly a year after her 3-year-old son Trigg died from a drowning accident at home, discussing the preventable nature of his death and urging families to prioritize water safety. She emphasized the importance of pool fences, door alarms, swim lessons, and CPR training, especially as summer and Water Safety Month approach. Kiser's message, delivered through tears, aims to help other families avoid similar tragedies and has been met with widespread support online.
- ▪Trigg Kiser, a 3-year-old boy, died from drowning after falling into a residential pool in May 2025.
- ▪His father, Brady Kiser, was momentarily distracted at the time of the incident and was not charged in connection with the death.
- ▪Emilie Kiser released a TikTok video urging water safety measures such as pool fences, door alarms, swim lessons, and CPR training.
- ▪The CDC states that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and can occur quickly and silently.
- ▪Kiser enrolled her younger son in Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons at 6 months old.
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U.S. newsEmilie Kiser posts TikTok about drowning awareness a year after son's deathThe influencer said she felt ready to discuss her son's "preventable" death and that it was important she does so to help other children and families.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 1, 2026, 11:51 AM EDTBy Mirna AlsharifInfluencer Emilie Kiser shared a TikTok about water safety Thursday, nearly a year after her 3-year-old son died from drowning.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Trigg Kiser died last May, days after falling into a pool at home, according to police. His father, Brady Kiser, said he was momentarily distracted when the incident occurred and that Emilie was away at the time.
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